UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ---------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 25, 2003 --------------------------------- LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 1-14045 36-4219376 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) file number) Identification No.) 4800 Montgomery Lane, Bethesda, Maryland 20814 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (301) 941-1500 Registrant's telephone number, including area code Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits The following exhibit is included with this Report: Exhibit 23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: June 25, 2003 LASALLE HOTEL PROPERTIES By: /s/ Hans S. Weger ----------------- Hans Weger Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description ------ ----------- 23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP 4